Bull**** man...Really...you're brand spanking new to the industry. Yet you certainly do a lot of talking. Do I dislike Mesa for what they are helping to do to the industry? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see them get it sorted out and keep thousands of people employed rather than have them go out of business. You're saying that wasn't the purpose of the thread, but we all know you're <edited>. I'm a strong believer of those who speak the most, know the least, and I believe this is just another case of that.
Well, don't let your opinion of me hinder you from attending the next Atlanta area meet and greet.
I'm really not all that bothered that some would read into this what they wish. I mean, by all means, knock yourselves out.
But, if we want to sling poo - I'll be taking a backseat to that. I've already stated my original intent.
I find that it appears to be absolutely a-okay to discuss the other developments of our industry on a daily basis, but now that a thread discusses the potential failing of an airline in reference to the financial foundation of said company, it must be a poo-slinging contest from the individual who starter the thread.
As I've already said now, more than once, I'd like to see the discussion of MAG continue - and not a poo-sling fest (man - how many times can I say poo-slinging?). I'd like, most of all, to see the day to day, week to week developments that either show MAG return to some financial strength, or otherwise.
We all have a vested interest in the outcome as it plays out over the next 6 to 12 months. Be it a reduction in flying, increased airframes available for purchasing by other companies, or the acquisition of MAG by another company. MAG is a power house that must be monitored. They provide lift for United, US Airways, and Delta. All of who already utilize other fee-for-departure companies.
This month's Airline Pilot has great coverage of ALPA At Work in regards how all of the fee-for-departure companies are banding together to find a respectable foundation that we all can launch off during our next series of contract negotiations.
The success or failings of the small lift providers is a crucial piece of that pie. I recommend we all pull up a chair and take a front row seat and learn the signs of either success, or defeat.
Honestly from Surreals track record I do think he means what he said..... More so for discussion then anything... But that's IMO and we are all entitled to our own..... Anyways a discussion isnt bad as already mentioned.... And I dont think he would want Mesa to fold himself. Lets face it as it has already been noted that means more competition for your jobs (your being a general term).
That would go against the already developed perceptions of what this thread is about. We can't allow that to happen.
People's minds are made up, and so be it. I'm not here to change them in this single thread.
I'm pretty sure he does not... he'll answer that himself.... anyone here that has money in the airlines well..... yeah enough said..... However you both work at the same airlines and are both relatively at the same point are you not? Regardless watching stock is not my thing. However with todays media I would not be surprised if it just went by and a casual glance started this thread....
Oh no, Screaming_Emu is months ahead of me. No where near the same point, apparently.
Nevertheless, I do not own ANY airline stocks. Neither does my wife. Profit sharing schemes aside.
If he does do a lot of stock trading, then he must not be very good at it because he should know to leave airline stock alone
Reference the above. This isn't about when should I dump my MAG stock (hah), it's about being able to realize that the financial foundation of each of our companies must be monitored carefully. There will be a lot we ALL can learn from what comes out of MAG over the next few months and through to next year.
Frigging disgusting.
Why would you even post such a thing?
How's utopia treating you?
The recent financial troubles of Mesa have already been discussed in a few threads outside of this one, so this is not the first.
